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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Nora happy?

2. Who was Nora Devon afraid of?

3. What did Tracy care about most in the world?

4. What two things does Streck like about Nora?

5. What kind of dog food did Travis buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the epiphany Travis had while looking at the rattler?

2. What things led Vince to believe he was working for the Soviets?

3. How was the fear that Travis felt after he'd left the canyon different to what he felt why he was there?

4. What was Vince doing in Weatherby's garage?

5. What does Hudston have in common with Davis and Elizabeth?

6. What was Einstein so persistent about?

7. How did Travis drive away from the canyon, and why did he leave so shortly after arriving?

8. How does Travis convince the dog to allow the collar on him?

9. What does Vince want with Johnny the Wire?

10. What did Wes believe the thing in the bushes sounded like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Lem and Nora. In what ways are they both victims? In what ways are they strong? How do both character's progress throughout the novel? How is their progression healthier for them in the long run?

Essay Topic 2

The Outsider and Einstein both have a different view of society not only due to genetics but due to the way they were treated. Explain both views of humanity, and why you think each character takes that view. Which do you most identify with and why? What do you think is the stimulus for you feeling this way?

Essay Topic 3

Why did Lem finally tell Walt what was going on at the NSA? What had prevented him from telling Walt before? Why did the incidents at Bordeaux Ridge break him of his oath of silence?

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